Senior Clinical Research Nurse

We are recruiting two Senior Clinical Research Nurses to join our established research teams: one in Haematology and one in Lymphoma. These roles offer the opportunity to deliver a diverse and expanding portfolio of clinical trials in haematological malignancies and lymphoma, including industry-sponsored and academic studies, from early to later phases. We seek motivated individuals with an interest in research and leadership. You will lead and manage a team of Clinical Research Nurses and coordinate a portfolio of trials from set-up to closure and archiving, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality delivery. You will work closely with consultants, clinical fellows, research nurses, pharmacists and trial coordinators in a multidisciplinary environment. You will also join an established group of senior research nurses, benefiting from peer support, shared learning and professional development. Experience in oncology and clinical research, flexibility and excellent communication skills are essential. Relevant haematology or lymphoma experience and previous leadership or management experience are desirable. We encourage informal discussions before applying and offer the opportunity to spend time with the relevant team. Flexible working requests will be considered. Key responsibilities of these posts include the leadership and management of a team of Clinical Research Nurses within the respective Haematology or Lymphoma research team, supporting the Clinical Research Matron. You will ensure that research is conducted safely and effectively within the requirements of a highly regulated clinical research environment, while safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of patients participating in clinical trials. You will interact with a wide range of research professionals across The Christie, including the NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility, as well as commercial partners, other NHS organisations, research bodies and the wider research community. You will be expected to take a proactive approach to your own professional development, while demonstrating initiative and expertise in team development, education and training. By utilising national frameworks and patient experience measures, you will contribute to ensuring that patients participating in studies within the Haematology or Lymphoma research portfolios receive the best possible experience throughout their involvement in clinical research. Other responsibilities include raising the profile of Clinical Research Nursing and clinical trials both within the Trust and externally, participating in promotional and engagement activities related to clinical research and contributing to the delivery of Divisional, Trust and national research objectives and strategies. The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tamara Garcia Lopez Job title: Clinical Research Matron Email address: t.garcialopez@nhs.net Telephone number: 07880482222